Biofeedback support in stress urinary incontinence the effect of pelvic floor muscle training on muscle activity potential

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Tables

Table 1. Comparison of demographic characteristics of groups

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A ANOVA / X² Ki-kare test (Fischer test), Mean±sd = mean±standard deviation; BMI = body mass index; PFMT = pelvic floor muscle training; BF = biofeedback.

Table 2. Analysis of EMG parameters of participants

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Table 3. Comparison of work average (μv), peak (μv) and MVC (%) values from EMG results of groups

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K Kruskal-Wallis (Mann-Whitney u test) / w Wilcoxon test; Mean±SD = mean±standard deviation; PFMT = pelvic floor muscle training; BF = biofeedback.